At the last quarterly meeting (June 20, 1980) of the water
management districts and DER, it was agreed that each agency
would designate someone to begin working on a draft State Water
Policy as required by Chapter 373, F.S., for consideration at
the next meeting in October. John Wehle was designated by
Mr. Feaster as the District's representative and has been
coordinating his work with the other districts. A first cut
draft dated July 17, 1980, has been prepared, distributed to
the Board for review, and will be discussed at the board meeting.
Copies of the first cut draft and the District's Planning Principles
are included as exhibits.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: SEE EXHIBIT FOR ITEM 7E

That the Board offer any general guidance or instruction to
the staff for input at a workshop with the other parties
tentatively scheduled for August 21-22.